Benito Salas Airport (La Manguita)
Benito Salas Airport (also La Manguita; ICAO SKNV) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Colombia, operated by the Government. It has 1 runway (1,865 m).
Facility Details
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2.9500°N, 75.2942°W · 452 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| Location | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Operating Organization | Government |
Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| IATA code | NVA |
| ICAO code | SKNV |
| Runways |
02/20 · 1,865 m (6,119 ft) · Asphalt
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Nearby Bases
- 138 km Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport Marco Fidel Suarez AFB
- 145 km Marco Fidel Suárez Air Base Military Aviation School (EMAVI)
- 154 km Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport SATENA
- 159 km Lieutenant Colonel Luis F. Pinto Parra Air Base Combat Air Command No. 4 (CACOM 4)
- 161 km Tolemaida Air Base Colombian National Training Center
- 213 km Matecaña International Airport
Description
Benito Salas Airport is located in Neiva, the capital of the Huila Department in Colombia. The facility is named after Benito Salas Vargas, a military leader during the Colombian war of independence between 1810 and 1819. Historically known as La Manguita airport, the installation is situated on the site of a former ranch of the same name. Infrastructure at the site includes a control tower and a building with garages.
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Last updated on 13 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 102026 Created Page created: Benito Salas Airport